https://padlet.com/ortegam14/b5pajeuk6fsznmb9 en-us 2023-10-19 19:50:40 UTC 2023-10-23 03:29:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://cdn5.vectorstock.com/i/1000x1000/81/39/cartoon-hand-drawn-stack-books-vector-3498139.jpg ortegam14 https://padlet.com/ortegam14/b5pajeuk6fsznmb9/wish/2755158119 Grades: 1-4
Lexile Level: AD680L
Genre: Fiction
Possible Themes/Main Ideas: Appearance, Belonging, Friendship
Summary: The main character, Brian, feels invisible in school because he's ignored by his classmates and teachers. The new kid, Justin, befriends him while he's getting laughed at by other students. These two characters become friends and the rest of the class notices Brian and becomes friends with him.
Possible Teaching Points: Compare and Contrast- Using the illustrations from the beginning of the book and the end to determine what led Brian to get his color back.
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Lexile Level: AD550L
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Possible Themes/Main Ideas: Friendship, Respect, Inclusion
Summary: Tom doesn't like Jeremy because he's new and Tom wants his dad to make enemy pie to get rid of Jeremy. In order for the pie to work, Tom and Jeremy must spend time together, and they end up having fun and having similar interests. They ultimately become friends and share the delicious "enemy pie".
Possible Teaching Points: Author's Message- Students can find the author's message and see how it can apply to their lives.
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Series: Book 2- Bo Vs. The Party Monsters
Genre: Fiction
Possible Themes/Main Ideas: Diversity, Self-regulation
Summary: A lot of Bo's everyday life is a trigger for his sensory issues, such as sound, texture, and constant movement. He finds a snail that calms him down and uses a "feel-o-meter" to rate how overwhelmed he feels and uses his pet as a coping mechanism.
Possible Teaching Points: Self-reflection- Students can write about what they do when they feel overwhelmed or help their peers when they're feeling similar.
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Lexile Level: AD1010L
Genre: Fiction
Possible Themes/Main Ideas: Creativity, Imagination, Family Connection
Summary: Two Black siblings are bored on a rainy day, and their grandmother gives them the advice to use their imagination as their ancestors did. With this, they use their imagination to fly over different cities and embrace their brilliant imagination.
Possible Teaching Points: Creativity- Students can use their creativity to write about what they would do if they were stuck inside on a rainy day and use their imagination to have fun.
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Lexile Level: 520L
Genre: Nonfiction
Possible Themes/Main Ideas: Social Justice, Inclusion, Acceptance
Summary: Mixed-ability children come together and form a community by breaking down barriers and stereotypes. These ways allow children to connect with one another and create happiness.
Possible Teaching Points: Community building- Write a letter to the city council about how public places can be more disability-accessible.
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Lexile Level: 710L
Genre: Fiction/Creative Nonfiction
Possible Themes/Main Ideas: Diversity, Individuality
Summary: Throughout the book, many children explain how they differ from others and how their ability may affect their everyday lives. The children are working on creating a garden and pointing out how each item in the garden is unique and special, just like them. The children also encourage people to ask about them to gain more knowledge about the different abilities that exist.
Possible Teaching Points: Self-reflection- Students can answer one of the questions on the pages in the book to use as a writing prompt for an essay.
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Lexile Level: 840L
Genre: Nonfiction
Possible Themes/Main Ideas: Travelling, Culture, Knowledge
Summary: The main character travels to different countries to learn more about where his friends are from, what their traditions are, and enjoy their culture while he's there. He embraces the new countries and discusses new things he learned along the way, and takes his readers with him on the journey.
Possible Teaching Points: Peer-connecting- Students can pair up with a partner, do research on their partner's culture, and write about what they learned.
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Lexile Level: AD500L
Genre: Children's Literature
Possible Themes/Main Ideas: Inclusivity, Community-building
Summary: The main character begins with drawing one circle on the ground that just surrounds himself, but soon realizes he wants to. add more people in his safe space of a circle. He draws another circle to include his family and feel their love, and suddenly draws circles for more family, friends, and the community so the warm embrace can spread. The character then has all his loved ones in his circle and feels the positivity and joy of being around them.
Possible Teaching Points: Connection- Students can create their own circles and write about who they'd include in it and why.
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Lexile Level: AD620L
Genre: Fiction
Possible Themes/Main Ideas: Self-acceptance, Embracement
Summary: Mackenzie is getting bullied at school as she's growing older because of her hair. Her neighbor, Miss Tillie, shows her how to take care of her hair so it remains healthy. Mackenzie then compares her hair to Miss Tillie's garden, because it's beautiful and she shouldn't be ashamed of her curls or length.
Possible Teaching Points: Sequels- Students can continue the book and write about the direction they think the plot will go in.
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Lexile Level: AD530L
Genre: Fiction
Possible Themes/Main Ideas: Body positivity, self-love
Summary: Zubi is excited to begin her first day of school as a new girl. She hears her family constantly talking about being on diets and she questions her own body image. When she gets to school, her peers make fun of someone because of their weight. Zubi cries and reevaluates her body image because of the people around her when her parents explain that Zubi is beautiful and must treat herself as such so she can be her best self.
Possible Teaching Points: Positivity- Students can create affirmations for themselves to read allow to themselves and share with their peers.
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